Tourism Law

Tourism—one of Turkey’s driving sectors in terms of economic growth and foreign trade—has a dynamic, year-round structure that extends beyond seasonal activity. Within this structure, hotels, travel agencies, airlines, healthcare tourism providers, and entertainment venues face diverse legal needs and must adapt quickly to ever-changing regulations. At Akhan, we offer reliable, results-oriented, and sector-specific solutions to our domestic and foreign clients operating in the tourism industry, supporting them in both daily operational matters and long-term projects.

From the development to the operation of hotels, restaurants, holiday resorts, and accommodation projects, we provide comprehensive legal assistance regarding lease agreements, franchise arrangements, operating permits, licenses, and tourism incentives. We also coordinate our clients’ processes end-to-end in matters requiring engagement with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as well as zoning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures, and building permits handled before local authorities.

Moreover, due to the prevalence of online reservation systems, loyalty programs, digital marketing, and data management practices in the sector, we offer consultancy services on compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and Electronic Commerce Regulations. This includes preparation of explicit consent statements, management of permissions for commercial electronic messages, analysis of data processing activities, and preparation of compliance reports.

We also assist clients in managing the legal disputes that inevitably arise in the sector. We provide representation in claims involving tourist complaints, service defects, compensation demands, reservation cancellations, and breaches of contract—on behalf of both organizers and service providers. We prioritize out-of-court solutions and alternative dispute resolution methods to protect our clients’ commercial reputation. With our industry-specific experience, we approach tourism law not merely through a legislative lens but by understanding the unique nature of the business, thereby supporting the sustainable success of our clients with the appropriate legal foundation.

Kindly contact us for more information on our Tourism Law services.